Dr. Martin J. Steigman This is Me

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1. 1. Home

   www.philasun.com/11-17-02/11-1 - [Cached]

   Published on: 12/21/2002   Last Visited: 12/21/2002

   "Using a to-do list breaks down what could be viewed as overwhelming projects into doable parts," said Dr. Martin Steigman, a Chicago clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and professor at Northeastern Illinois University. "And, as the person completes each task, he or she feels good about it because it provides relief from the 'overwhelmed' feeling and, therefore, is encouraged to try the next one." This feeling of accomplishment appears to have led many folks, 67 percent, to proudly proclaim they are a "do-it-yourself" kind of person when it comes to home improvement chores. And, 66 percent reported they try to plan ahead for home projects to avoid emergencies.
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   "Human beings are born procrastinators," added Dr. Steigman. "We just need to discipline ourselves to focus on and complete tasks in a timely manner." "America's To-Do List" Study, conducted by an independent research firm, surveyed by telephone a national probability sample of 1,000 adults living in private households in the continental United States. More information on Ace can be found at www.acehardware.com.

2. 2. Press Release

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   Published on: 8/19/2001   Last Visited: 8/2/2003

   "Using a to-do list breaks down what could be viewed as overwhelming projects into doable parts," said Dr. Martin Steigman, a Chicago clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and professor at Northeastern Illinois University.
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   "Human beings are born procrastinators," added Dr. Steigman.

3. 3. Martin J. Steigman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, A Positive Therapy Center, Lincolnwood, Illinois

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   Published on: 9/18/2000   Last Visited: 11/26/2006

   Martin J. Steigman, Ph.D.
   
   Clinical Psychologist
   
   Dr. Steigman helps people with anxiety, panic, depression, and other stress-related patterns. He can help you with individual issues as well as relationship conflicts, and can guide you through behavioral changes, for example, becoming more assertive, smoking cessation, etc.
   
   Overview
   
   Dr. Steigman earned his MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition, he has had training at the Alfred Adler Institute of Chicago and the Institute of Rational Psychotherapy, as well as numerous seminars and workshops on the recent developments in psychological therapies. He has earned the designation of Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, as well as Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology.
   
   Personal Statement
   
   What do you feel is missing most in your life? The right relationship? A better job? By helping you to know yourself, to truly know yourself, Dr. Steigman enables you to appreciate all of the riches around you.
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   Through his cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Steigman teaches you to live a happier, more fulfilling life. He trains you to rework the thought patterns behind your job dissatisfaction, your unfulfilling relationships, the hollowness in your heart.
   
   Hypnotherapy can make change happen faster, easier.
   
   Dr. Steigman often uses hypnotherapy as an adjunct to his cognitive behavioral approach.
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   Dr Steigman teaches you what you've missed, so you can become the person you would have been had life not thrown so many obstacles in your path.
   
   "Counseling will only leave me more frustrated and depressed." Dr. Steigman's approach is about education. It's about applying new ways of thinking to your life. You're not left more vulnerable than before - you're more in control than before.
   
   "Just 'telling someone' my problems won't make them go away." You're right. Your time is too valuable to see a professional who "just listens." The reason Dr. Steigman gets results is that he's not afraid to give you sound direction. He lets you express what you need to, but he also guides you toward taking a direct role in improving your life.
   
   Free yourself
   
   Often, the challenges that complicate our lives also give us opportunity to grow. Perhaps we're faces with marital or family problems, or job dissatisfaction. Or perhaps we're battling with depression, anxiety, or the end of an important relationship. These struggles may indicate deeper issues - limiting beliefs and emotional wounds we harbor from the past. By dealing with these issues, we can make positive, lasting improvements in our lives. That's where Dr. Martin Steigman, Ph.D., can help - he guides you towards a new direction in life, helping you to use your challenges as a springboard towards personal growth and fulfillment.
   
   Dr. Steigman sees patients at the following location:
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   Dr. Steigman has experience treating the following areas: anxiety disorders, assertiveness, divorce, low self-esteem, marriage/couples issues, panic disorders, relationship counseling, smoking cessation, and stress/hypertension.
   
   Treatment Modalities
   
   Dr. Steigman provides cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis/hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy. Dr. Steigman works with adults and couples.
   
   Affiliations
   
   Dr. Steigman is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Medicare.